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Therefore

//ˈðɛə.fɔː// adv

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Adverb
  1. 1
    Consequently, by or in consequence of that or this cause; referring to something previously stated. conjunctive, not-comparable

    "Traditional values will always have a place—therefore, they will never lose relevance."

  2. 2
    For that; for it (in reference to a previous statement). archaic, conjunctive, not-comparable

    "Behold, we have forsaken all, and followed thee; what shall we have therefore?"

Adverb
  1. 1
    (used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result wordnet
  2. 2
    as a consequence wordnet

Etymology

From Middle English therfore, therfor, tharfore, thorfore; synchronically a univerbation of there (pronominal adverb) + for, literally “for that (reason)”. The spelling has been changed due to a reanalysis as there + fore (literally “forward from that; thence”). See also therefor, ultimately the same formation. Compare Saterland Frisian deerfoar, Dutch daarvoor, German dafür, Danish and Norwegian derfor, Swedish därför.

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